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The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection discussed on April 24 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Sorghum Bran Rises as an Ingredient for Enhancing Gluten-Free Bread

News Release: Sorghum Bran Rises as an Ingredient for Enhancing Gluten-Free Bread.

Agriculture Department discusses Flathead Resource Advisory Committee on April 24

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Dominican Republic: Sugar Annual

As a severe drought looms large over the sugar mill areas in the Dominican Republic (DR) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to prohibit sugar and sugar-based imports from the top Dominican producer, Post forecasts local production at 530,000 metric tons (MT) for marketing year (MY) 2023/24 (October/September), 12 percent down from the MY 2022/23 estimates.

NRCS Announces Second EQIP and RCPP Signup for 2023 Funding, Apply by May 19, 2023

Farmers and forest landowners will want to plan ahead and sign up early for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation funding.

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on April 18

By USDA Newswire | Apr 24, 2023

The Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” in the House section on April 18.

“INTRODUCTION OF THE AANAPISI OPPORTUNITY ACT” published by Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on April 20

By USDA Newswire | Apr 24, 2023

“INTRODUCTION OF THE AANAPISI OPPORTUNITY ACT“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E340 on April 20

“Text of Senate Amendment 72” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 17

By USDA Newswire | Apr 24, 2023

“Text of Senate Amendment 72” was published on page S1137 of the Congressional Record on April 17.

Ranking Member Boozman Applauds USTR’s Continued Efforts to Hold India Accountable for Trade Distorting Practices

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, praised the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for continuing the effort to hold India accountable for its trade-distorting practices by filing a second counter notification that details how India obscures the true level of its agricultural subsidies

Thompson Issues Statement On Epa Chesapeake Bay Settlement

In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed settlement with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its partners over a 2020 lawsuit regarding the Chesapeake Bay’s Total Maximum Daily Load, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Glenn “GT” Thompson, issued the following statement:

Icymi: Thompson Hosts Farm Bill Listening Session In Binghamton, New York

Last week, Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, hosted an official Farm Bill Listening Session in Binghamton, New York.

Thompson Issues Statement On Limit, Save, Grow Act

Upon the release of The Limit, Save, Grow Act, Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement:

Opening Statement: Full Committee Hearing With Epa Administrator Regan

Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, delivered the following opening remarks at today's full committee hearing to receive testimony from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan.

Thompson: “President Biden Has Once Again Turned His Back On Rural America”

Yesterday, President Biden vetoed a bipartisan Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.

Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 8 in week ending April 8

By USDA Newswire | Apr 23, 2023

There were eight notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending April 8, according to the Federal Register.

Agriculture Department discusses Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Functions and Procedures; Forest Service Functions on April 21

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Putting the CO in Co-located Services

Release: By Shavana Howard, Senior Advisor, Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services.

Ahead of Earth Day, USDA Announces $18.3 Million to Protect the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Delaware River Basin

News Release: Projects Will Build Clean Water Infrastructure and Create Jobs That Will Benefit People Living in Rural Watersheds in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia

USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Illinois